HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a building block for a lipid?
A
glycerol
B
nucleotide
C
amino acid
D
monosaccharide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glycerol and fatty acids are the basic building blocks of fats (lipids).

Detailed explanation-2: -Triacylglycerols Structure and Functions Fatty acids and glycerol are the building blocks of triacylglycerols. Glycerol is a thick, smooth, syrupy compound that is often used in the food industry. To form a triacylglycerol, a glycerol molecule is joined by three fatty acid chains.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The building blocks of carbohydrates are monosaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose. The building blocks of simple lipids glycerol and fatty acids, the glycerol acts as a backbone while the fatty acids attach to the glycerol to create a lipid molecule.

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